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Raja Chinna Roja(1989)

6.5/10
Tamil180 mins

Raja Chinna Roja (1989) is a 180-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Rajinikanth, Raghuvaran and Kitty. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Raja Chinna Roja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.

Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 July 1989
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A young man moves from his village to the city to become an actor. He reunites with an old friend who offers him a role, but he soon discovers his friend has bad intentions.

A village dreamer meets a city of false promises.

Film Details

6.5Rating
180Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date20 July 1989
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefriendshipidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title is a nod to the popular 1970s Tamil film 'Raja Chinna Roja', but it is not a remake.
  • Director S. P. Muthuraman and actor Prabhu had previously collaborated on many successful films in the 1980s.
  • The movie was released during a period when Prabhu was often cast in dual roles or as a village boy in city settings.
  • It features comedy scenes with actors like Goundamani and Senthil, who were a popular duo in Tamil cinema then.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who was the most sought-after music director in Tamil films at the time.
  • The film's plot of a village newcomer facing city deception was a common theme in late 1980s Tamil cinema.
  • Despite starring popular actors, the movie did not achieve major box office success compared to other Prabhu films of the era.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Raja Chinna Roja

Frequently Asked Questions